Bitdefender Antivirus Free
A guide to uninstall Bitdefender Antivirus Free from your PC
You can find on this page details on how to remove Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows. It was developed for Windows by
Bitdefender. Take a look
here where you can read more on Bitdefender. Bitdefender Antivirus Free is normally installed in the C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security directory, depending on the user's choice. The full command line for removing Bitdefender Antivirus Free is C:\Program Files\Common Files\Bitdefender\SetupInformation\CL-27-B4A620D1-EEC8-4AF6-9B49-83EA00386057\installer.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for admin rights. agentcontroller.exe is the Bitdefender Antivirus Free's primary executable file and it takes close to 649.17 KB (664752 bytes) on disk.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 34.89 MB (
36585616 bytes) on disk.
- agentcontroller.exe (649.17 KB)
- bdfvcl.exe (550.19 KB)
- bdfvwiz.exe (1,006.77 KB)
- bdntwrk.exe (912.42 KB)
- bdreinit.exe (1.85 MB)
- bdservicehost.exe (831.68 KB)
- bdtpwiz.exe (1,019.34 KB)
- bduserhost.exe (1.47 MB)
- bdwinre.exe (193.45 KB)
- clwinre.exe (1.36 MB)
- downloader.exe (1.23 MB)
- ffutils.exe (73.57 KB)
- hntwhlpr.exe (1.90 MB)
- mitm_install_tool_dci.exe (1.82 MB)
- nativeauth.exe (47.29 KB)
- odslv.exe (914.95 KB)
- productcfg.exe (1.91 MB)
- testinitsigs.exe (5.02 MB)
- updatesrv.exe (288.94 KB)
- updcenter.exe (1.19 MB)
- vulnerability.scan.exe (2.42 MB)
- wsccommunicator.exe (498.73 KB)
- wsccommunicator_ls.exe (496.81 KB)
- wscfix.exe (883.71 KB)
- ffutils.exe (64.97 KB)
- analysecrash.exe (1.53 MB)
- genptch.exe (1.28 MB)
- installer.exe (671.74 KB)
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27.0.49.254 of Bitdefender Antivirus Free. You can find below a few links to other Bitdefender Antivirus Free releases:
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Some files and registry entries are typically left behind when you remove Bitdefender Antivirus Free.
Folders left behind when you uninstall Bitdefender Antivirus Free:- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security
The files below remain on your disk when you remove Bitdefender Antivirus Free:- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\accessl.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\agentcontroller.exe
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\amsiscan.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antimalware_provider32.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antimalware_provider64.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing.db
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\op_sign.slf
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\op_sign.xlf
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\ph_proxy.dat
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\ph_sign.slf
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\ph_sign.xlf
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\ph_update.txt
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\ph_white.dat
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\phconf.ini
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\phversion.txt
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\versions.dat
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\versions.id
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\versions.sig
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\versions3.dat
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\versions3.id
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\Antiphishing_000_001\versions3.sig
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\API-MS-Win-core-xstate-l2-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\bdconnect.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\bdconnectal.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\bdelev.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\bdusers.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\bdutils.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\bdwfadv.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\concrt140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\ffutils.exe
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\framework.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\log.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\messaging.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\messaging_ipc.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\mfc140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\mfc140u.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\mfcm140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\mfcm140u.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\msgbus.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\msvcp140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\msvcp140_1.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\msvcp140_2.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\msvcp140_atomic_wait.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\msvcp140_codecvt_ids.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\safeelevatedrun.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\sciter.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\sqlite3.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\subscriptional.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\txmlutil.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\ucrtbase.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\ui\ltr\commoncss.ui
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\vcamp140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\vccorlib140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\vcomp140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\vcredist.cat
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\vcruntime140.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\wslib.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\wspack.dll
- C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security\antispam32\wsutils.dll
Generally the following registry data will not be uninstalled:- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Antivirus Free
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Bitdefender
Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following registry values:- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BDAppSrv\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BDAuxSrv\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BDProtSrv\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BDSafepaySrv\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\UPDATESRV\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VSSERV\ImagePath
A way to erase Bitdefender Antivirus Free from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO
Bitdefender Antivirus Free is a program by Bitdefender. Frequently, computer users decide to remove it. This can be troublesome because doing this by hand takes some experience related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE practice to remove Bitdefender Antivirus Free is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:
1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general tool to clean your Windows system.
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- download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
- set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.
3. Press the General Tools category

4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature

5. A list of the applications existing on the computer will appear
6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Bitdefender Antivirus Free or simply click the Search feature and type in "Bitdefender Antivirus Free". If it is installed on your PC the Bitdefender Antivirus Free app will be found very quickly. When you select Bitdefender Antivirus Free in the list of apps, some data about the application is made available to you:
- Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have about Bitdefender Antivirus Free, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
- Technical information about the application you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Bitdefender Antivirus Free.

8. After removing Bitdefender Antivirus Free, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Bitdefender Antivirus Free that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Bitdefender Antivirus Free using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.
Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.
Disclaimer
The text above is not a recommendation to remove Bitdefender Antivirus Free by Bitdefender from your PC, nor are we saying that Bitdefender Antivirus Free by Bitdefender is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed info on how to remove Bitdefender Antivirus Free supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.
Last update on: 2025-04-10 14:36:04.093